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Leopardo Construction · 3 days ago

Project Manager I (Retail Market)

Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Leopardo Construction is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, known for building world-class facilities with innovative processes. They are seeking a Project Manager I to oversee the administration, execution, and completion of small-sized projects, ensuring alignment with company strategy and maintaining client relationships.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects as required; assist in preparation of budgets and estimates, collaborate with estimating to solicit bids from qualified subcontractors/suppliers, qualify, review and evaluate bids to ensure required scopes are included, provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions

Prepare detailed general conditions budgets as required; and, assist Estimating with incorporating the general conditions work into the overall project budget

Coordinate preparation of permit applications for review/approval, and submittal of updated permit documents as required

Negotiate, award and write all subcontracts in collaboration with Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader. Verify current master agreements, and ensure that an executed subcontract/work authorization and proper certificate of insurance are in place prior to subcontractors starting work on site

Complete bid/post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management

Develop, monitor and maintain a detailed master schedule; clearly identify key preconstruction activities that impact the project teams; and, clearly identify the critical path, and other activities such as owner move-in, inspections, and punchlist

Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader to prepare comprehensive cost estimates throughout the project’s duration. Communicate with Leopardo self-perform groups to enlist their involvement and strengthen the project team

Manage the shop drawing/submittal schedule and process to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract documentation; monitor and distribute as required for coordination purposes

Manage the requests for information (RFIs) and change order processes, maintain the appropriate logs, and review with the project team regularly

Coordinate and conduct required meetings (e.g., pre-job, weekly construction meetings, post-job, and project closeout). Prepare and distribute meeting minutes with the Project Assistants support

Collaborate with the Superintendent to facilitate subcontractor/vendor coordination, ensure required inspections are performed and deficiencies are addressed, enforce quality control procedures and safety inspection performance, review the project punchlist, and obtain a certificate of occupancy

Review closeout documentation for accuracy and submission. Coordinate warranty calls on completed projects

Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader as required. Review and approve invoices for any goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work

Collaborate with the Principal in Charge/Market Leader to establish, monitor, and achieve project goals; and, prepare profit projections

Build, strengthen and maintain relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors

Participate in industry associations, actively promote Leopardo, and network to exchange information and gain insight about construction trends, the competition and industry/market trends

Participate in presentations and interviews for new potential projects

Assist with recruiting efforts as required

Assist in training project engineers, interns and other staff members as required

Participate in cross-functional teams outside of direct span of control within the main Company divisions (e.g., Total Quality Management)

Qualification

BudgetingScheduling SoftwareProject ManagementEstimating ExperienceBlueprint ReadingConstruction TechnologiesClient Relationship ManagementTraining SkillsNetworking SkillsSafety InspectionQuality ControlCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationConflict ResolutionLeadership SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem SolvingTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in construction, engineering or architecture related fields; or, equivalent training and related experience

3+ years experience as a Project Engineer; field experience is a plus

Knowledge of market/industry a plus; includes some estimating experience

Proven record of success on singular small-sized projects

Competency in basic construction technologies such as: scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation; ability to read and understand blueprints is a must

Understand project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus

Ability to travel to national jobsites

Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred

OSHA 30 Hour certification and LEED GA accreditation are a plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Vision Program

Short term/long term disability

401k + matching plan

Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching

Identify theft protection

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Company

Leopardo Construction

Leopardo is recognized as an industry leader in construction with the resources to build award-winning projects with innovative processes across every major sector.

Founded in 1977

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, US

201-500 employees